Installing a SAS LTO tape drive

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

The media bay 1 supports the installation of a SAS LTO tape drive option.

Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure:
Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
  5. Remove the front bezel.
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. If installed, remove the air baffle.
  8. Remove the EMI shield.

    Removing the EMI shield
    CAUTION:

    The media device screws on the front panel are not compatible with a SAS LTO tape drive option. To prevent damage to the drive, do not use these media device screws on a SAS LTO tape drive.

  9. Install the metal shims on the LTO tape drive.

    Securing the metal shims on the LTO tape drive

    The shims and the screws are included in the LTO tape drive option kit.

  10. Slide the LTO tape drive into the media bay until it clicks into place.

    Sliding the LTO tape drive into the media bay
  11. Connect the drive cables.
  12. If removed, install the air baffle.
  13. Install the access panel.
  14. Install the front bezel.
  15. Do one of the following:
  16. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  17. Connect the power cords:
    1. Connect each power cord to the server.
    2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  18. Power up the server.
  19. Perform the verification and configuration procedures required by the drive option.
    For more information, see the documentation that ships with the drive option.

The installation is complete.